Adapalene vs Tretinoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene was dispensed 1,759.0× as often as Tretinoin in March 2026 — 12,313 items versus 7 in England.
12,313items
Adapalene · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7items
Tretinoin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Adapalene versus Tretinoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Adapalene · ╌ Tretinoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Adapalene | Tretinoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 12,313 | 7 |
| Items, last 12 months | 144,863 | 93 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £247,786 | £655 |